BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Child Protective Investigations (CPI) Investigators investigate claims of child abuse and neglect. They have the difficult task of figuring out what happened and predicting what will happen in the future. CPI receives and investigates reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours per day, every day of the year.
A CPI investigation includes interviewing and gathering information to see if abuse or neglect happened and if intervention is necessary. The investigator considers both risk and safety issues and may recommend services for the child and family to reduce the risk of further abuse or neglect.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS):

· Knowledge of child development
· Knowledge of family dynamics
· Skill in effective verbal and written communication
· Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
· Skill in problem solving techniques
· Ability to operate a personal computer
· Ability to travel and attend child and family visits as well as other work related appointments and meetings after 5pm
· Ability to be on call on a rotating basis and work irregular hours
· Ability to work in an emotion-filled environment and which may require conducting home visits in isolated or high crime areas and may involve exposure to substandard and unsanitary living conditions

REGISTRATIONS, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

This position requires use of the applicant’s personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.
Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle and acceptable driving record for the past five years, and a current, valid Texas driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load. Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance and license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. These are typical requirements; however, reasonable accommodations are possible.
Physical Activities: He/she is frequently asked to stand, hear and talk; he/she is occasionally asked to climb.
Physical Demands: The incumbent typically performs work that requires him/her to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Requirements: The incumbent must be able to see objects clearly at 20 inches or less, and at 20 or more feet. In addition, he/she must be able to adjust his/her eyes to bring objects into focus, distinguish colors, see objects in his/her peripheral vision, and see objects in three dimensions.
Working Conditions: He/she typically works in a mobile environment (the majority of work is performed outside of the office environment) and is exposed occasionally to adverse environmental conditions including, but not necessarily limited to, extreme heat, wetness and humidity, chemicals, close quarters, gases and heights.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $3,816.65 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details